To be shocked by gay blessings is hypocritical - Pope - Vatican. Pope: "No one is scandalized if I give a blessing to a businessman who has exploits people - and this is a very serious sin" "The heart of the document is welcome," said Francis, referring to the instructions issued by the Church's doctrinal authority in December allowing Catholic priests to bless "couples inirregular situations" and same-sex couples in a fast and simple procedure not to be confused with the ritual of marriage.